Dirty Rice

Name: Dirty Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 bell pepper (green), diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups chicken broth; 1.5 cups white rice; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

A Louisiana favorite loaded with ground beef, sausage, and vegetables mixed into seasoned rice. Bold flavors and comfort in one pot.

50 minEasyServes 6480 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 bell pepper (green), diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups white rice
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2

Add 12 oz sliced smoked sausage and cook for 3 minutes.
3

Stir in 1 diced onion, 2 stalks diced celery, 1 diced bell pepper (green), and 4 cloves minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4

Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
5

Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and add 1.5 cups white rice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7

Fluff with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Dirty Rice gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Dirty Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Dirty Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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